Filmed in front of the sell out audience at the London O2 arena in December 2012, caught this Next Generation – Alive On Stage at the Riverside in Woodbridge. Part of its new digital and streaming service, although this obviously wasn’t streamed as most of the specialised productions are. Spectacular production, great sound and incredibly skilled playing from strings ensemble and (very) large band. Very enjoyable although I still maintain that Jeff Wayne’s score is often mediocre and that the signature motifs tend to outstay their welcome. The Riverside is certainly doing what it can to attract punters so good to see the theatre virtually sold out
